Agrivoltaics combines crop production or livestock grazing with solar infrastructure. Panels can provide shade, protect crops and reduce evaporation, while cooler conditions may improve their electricity output. Sheep are a particularly good fit because they are manageable around equipment, fertilize the soil and reduce the need for herbicides. Despite its potential, the practice remains in its early stages.
Donald Trump’s events for China’s Xi Jinping were dominated by pageantry and platitudes rather than substantive announcements. The proceedings were also overshadowed by the US president’s focus on construction projects and personal grievances.
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first Washington visit in a decade featured elaborate ceremony. US President Donald Trump held talks with Xi at the White House and offered a two-month truce in the emerging tariff war, but there was little confirmed progress on key issues. A state dinner was attended by technology leaders including Elon Musk and Sam Altman.
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met in Washington after days of ceremony and spectacle. The encounter featured symbolic gestures, including Chinese pandas from Xi, but produced few major breakthroughs beyond an agreement to extend the tariff truce by two months.
Russian Central Election Commission Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova said targeted attacks by the Ukrainian military damaged or destroyed about 75 buildings housing election commissions across 11 Russian regions during the recent elections. Missile and UAV attacks and other emergencies also forced 86 commissions in six Russian constituent entities to move to backup premises.
Austria’s yodellers are taking advantage of the rich acoustics in an underground car park in Graz, placing an Alpine tradition in an unusual urban setting.
Turnout in Russia’s State Duma election was 59.8%, with 67,448,094 people voting, Central Election Commission Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova said. She compared this with turnout of 51.82% in 2021 and 47.88% in 2016.
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🚕 Rebellious Afghan taxi drivers defy ban on music
Taxi drivers in Afghanistan are turning on the tunes in their cars, defying a ban imposed by the Taliban government despite the fear of getting caught by morality police.
🚕 Rebellious Afghan taxi drivers defy ban on music
Taxi drivers in Afghanistan are turning on the tunes in their cars, defying a ban imposed by the Taliban government despite the fear of getting caught by morality police.
Robbie Williams performed spontaneously outside his hotel in Lima after his stadium show at Arena 1 Park was cancelled. Authorities said the venue had failed to meet safety regulations. Williams told cheering fans he was “broken-hearted” before leading a brief singalong.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Donald Trump has made a “final decision” to grant Ukraine a license to produce Patriot interceptors domestically. Kyiv has been seeking the license, arguing that the weapons are crucial for defending against Russian ballistic-missile attacks.
KelpDAO has sued LayerZero and Bryan Pellegrino over the April 18 rsETH exploit, alleging that the bridge configuration used in the incident had been endorsed in writing.
Cross-chain lending protocol KelpDAO has sued LayerZero and co-founder Brian Pellegrino, alleging they failed to disclose weaknesses in the protocol that resulted in a $292 million hack.
Bitcoin ETFs were at one point in July showing $5.8 billion in net outflows for the year. They have since recovered to record $800 million in net inflows.
Messages from Oleshky residents seen by ABC News describe carefully rationed food, a persistent shortage of medication and ongoing attacks in the city under Russian occupation.
Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah received applause at the UN General Assembly while arguing that the international system is failing countries on the front lines of the climate crisis. He said they are being hit by climate change they did not cause and wars they did not start.
European government bond yields retreated Friday morning after a severe sell-off earlier in the week. US Treasury yields reached fresh multi-decade highs on Wednesday and Thursday, while American mortgage rates climbed to 7%, their highest level since Donald Trump returned to office.
Rep. Ro Khanna has unveiled a universal childcare proposal while continuing to campaign for candidates across the country. He is also open about his political ambitions ahead of the 2028 presidential race.
Steelmaker ArcelorMittal plans to shut its Ukrainian plant after Russian strikes killed workers. The attack on its Kryvyi Rih operations could leave the company facing a $1bn impairment charge.
The Kremlin said a Russia-Ukraine-US meeting focused on ending the four-and-a-half-year conflict in Ukraine could take place soon. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it would be held at a technical level, possibly in the United Arab Emirates. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov added that envoy Kirill Dmitriev was in the US discussing potential economic cooperation with American negotiators.
Pope Leo XIV has arrived at Paris Orly Airport to begin a four-day visit to France. President Emmanuel Macron attended a welcoming ceremony on the tarmac, launching a programme that combines diplomatic meetings with major public events in Paris, Lourdes and Metz.
Paris is making final preparations for Pope Leo XIV’s first official visit to the French capital in 18 years. The four-day programme includes meetings with President Emmanuel Macron and UNESCO, a popemobile procession, prayer at Notre-Dame, a youth vigil at Stade de France and a Mass at Place de la Concorde expected to draw up to one million people, followed by visits to Lourdes and Metz.
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France is requiring President Emmanuel Macron to carefully balance diplomacy with the country’s secular traditions. The pontiff’s dual role as Catholic leader and head of Vatican City is central to the challenge. No private meeting is planned, officially because of his packed schedule, and Macron is not expected at religious services.
Pope Leo XIV arrives in France on Friday for a four-day visit, his fifth Apostolic journey since becoming pontiff last year. He aims to restore the Catholic Church’s standing after sexual abuse scandals, while addressing AI regulation and presenting his vision for Europe’s future.
Pope Leo XIV is visiting France this weekend in the country’s first papal state visit in 18 years, starting in Paris. He is expected to try to restore the Catholic Church’s standing after abuse scandals, deliver a major speech on AI development at Unesco and discuss Europe’s future in Metz. His itinerary also includes Notre Dame and Lourdes.
Pope Leo XIV is beginning the first official papal visit to France in 18 years. His four-day itinerary includes talks with President Emmanuel Macron, while his message on human dignity comes as the French Catholic Church faces a new assisted-dying law and the continuing damage caused by clerical sexual-abuse scandals.
Pope Leo will leave on Friday for a weekend visit to France, seeking to restore the Catholic Church’s standing after abuse scandals. He is also expected to renew calls for global rules governing AI development and present his vision for Europe’s future.
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The Pope is making his first official visit to France in 18 years and is expected to meet sexual-abuse survivors, EU leaders and large crowds of worshippers.
Pope Leo XIV is flying to France on Friday for the Vatican’s first state visit there in 18 years. Artificial intelligence and young believers are expected to rank high on his agenda, while President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron will greet the 71-year-old pontiff on the tarmac.
Pope Leo XIV begins a four-day visit to France on Friday, with a Mass in central Paris expected to draw about 600,000 Catholic faithful. He will also visit Lourdes and Metz, meet President Emmanuel Macron to discuss geopolitics and AI, and meet migrants and survivors of clergy sexual abuse.
Figs, a remnant of the direct-to-consumer retail boom, has outlasted other startups from the 2000s and continues to grow by selling medical scrubs to HBO’s The Pitt cast as well as real doctors.
Yemen’s internationally recognized government is again urging world leaders to help defeat the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. It told the United Nations that the Houthis’ actions around a key strait threaten the global economy.
Binh Tran has spent the past six months trying to recover nearly $10,000 lost in a bitcoin scam after she fell victim to a fraudulent phone call. She wants the bank to reimburse the money.
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A Human Rights Commission report says Nova Scotia lawyers have faced a ‘racial double standard’ in disciplinary proceedings. It was prompted by a complaint from Lyle Howe, a Black Halifax defence lawyer who was disbarred in 2017.
AI-enhanced images are becoming more common in real estate listings across Europe. The new EU AI Act is intended to improve transparency and could help curb the practice known as “housefishing.”
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Russian strikes on data centers in Kyiv will disrupt Ukrainian troop control along the line of engagement, military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS. He said the Ukrainian armed forces rely heavily on the internet, while the affected facilities had provided secure communications. Switching to backup channels could expose more information to Russian electronic intelligence.
Russia’s Defense Ministry says its Aerospace Forces destroyed a temporary Ukrainian drone deployment site in the Kramatorsk district of the Donetsk People’s Republic and a drone command post in Kharkov Region. FAB-500 bombs equipped with glide and correction modules were used.
Catholic influencers brought hundreds of young people together for an evening of prayer at Paris’s Saint-Sulpice church before Pope Leo XIV’s visit. With youth baptisms increasing in France, creators want to turn online engagement into real-world communities, while Church leaders caution that influencers must not eclipse the faith they promote.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke urged India's opposition parties to stop contesting what he called “rigged” elections and threatened nationwide protests on October 2. Rahul Gandhi likewise accused the elections of being rigged and demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. Critics say the Election Commission's voter-roll revision has removed millions of eligible voters and benefited the BJP, while the party defended the process as lawful.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Ukraine violated a non-disclosure agreement by revealing that two North Korean prisoners of war had recently been transferred to South Korea. Zelensky disclosed the transfer in a UN speech, while Ukraine said it had not revealed detailed information about the process.
Russia will respond to what Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called Russophobic measures by EU countries and urged international bodies to condemn Brussels’ sanctions against Ksenia Fedorova, former head of RT’s French bureau. The EU added Fedorova to its sanctions list on Thursday, a decision Zakharova described as political censorship and an “anti-Russian frenzy.”
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Friday removing Andrey Kelin from his post as Russia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom. Kelin had held the position since November 2019.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb appealed to Elon Musk to expand Starlink coverage so Ukraine could use the service in Russian areas where ballistic missile launchers are located and launch strikes deep inside Russia. Stubb also said Ukraine urgently needs air defenses, winter power-generation facilities and financial aid. Zelensky has repeatedly sought permission, while Trump has given no clear answer.
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🇲🇳 Mongolian herders enlist new tech against harsher, drier climate
Huge and sparsely populated, Mongolia is disproportionately affected by climate change, but an app is helping the herders navigate the extreme weather that threatens the country's nomadic population and livestock.
🇲🇳 Mongolian herders enlist new tech against harsher, drier climate
Huge and sparsely populated, Mongolia is disproportionately affected by climate change, but an app is helping the herders navigate the extreme weather that threatens the country's nomadic population and livestock.
Russia’s Defense Ministry says air defenses intercepted and destroyed 592 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over Russian regions and the Black Sea overnight. Eight people, including two teenagers, were injured in Ulyanovsk Region, while a man was killed by shrapnel in Perm Region. Industrial, civilian and residential property was damaged, and Russia opened a terrorism case over the attack on civilian facilities.
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Saudi Arabia’s allies are mobilising support as Houthi attacks increase. France will send soldiers, radars and defence systems to guard the Yanbu oil terminal, while Saudi Arabia meets Pakistan and Türkiye over a mutual-defence arrangement. The Houthis claimed strikes on Aramco facilities in Yanbu; Saudi forces said they intercepted six ballistic missiles, with no damage confirmed.
Saudi Arabia has reported new Houthi attacks, while France has offered military support to protect Yanbu. The Red Sea city is the kingdom’s main crude export terminal and is linked to oil-producing areas near the Gulf coast by the East-West pipeline, also known as Petroline.
Saudi Arabia’s top religious authority urged the kingdom’s soldiers to be prepared to give their lives fighting the Iran-backed Houthis until the group is ousted from power, according to a statement published by the Saudi state news agency.
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after warning several areas, including Mecca, that they could come under attack. France says it will send military assets to help protect the Saudi oil terminal at Yanbu. Sources cited by AFP say the strikes came as fighting in Yemen resumed, leaving dozens dead.
Finland and Sweden scrambled quick reaction alert jets to intercept Russian aircraft. European countries remain on high alert for possible Russian interference, fearing Moscow could target Kyiv’s Western backers as the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year.
Russia’s container market expanded 6% year on year to 4.72 million TEU in January-August 2026, transportation group Fesco said. Imports climbed 16% to 2.03 million TEU, while exports fell 3% to 1.24 million. Domestic shipments rose 3.4% to 1.06 million TEU, and rail transit reached 384,000 TEU. The market contracted 0.9% year on year in August.
UK consumer confidence edged up only slightly in September, according to GfK. The reading suggests that the lift in sentiment following Andy Burnham’s rise to prime minister is beginning to fade as concerns over the cost of living mount.
Bitquery examined $201.4 billion in priced Solana DEX trades from Aug. 24 through Sept. 22 and classified 58.4% as circular or botlike. About 95% of the flagged value involved buying and selling the same token through the same pool in one transaction, challenging the use of gross turnover as a measure of independent trader demand.
German lawmakers are expected to vote on cutting taxes on gasoline and diesel from October 1, potentially saving drivers up to 16.7 euro cents per liter. More than 100 student protests are also planned across Germany against what organizers see as efforts to restore military conscription, prompted in part by mandatory testing of young men in Schleswig-Holstein.
Danish Minister for Business and Competitiveness Martin Lidegaard said Denmark, Greenland and the US are “very satisfied” with their agreement on Greenland. He added that Greenland has enough minerals to attract all interested investors.
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said China is ready to carry forward its traditional friendship with Serbia, broaden cooperation and raise bilateral ties to a higher level. Meeting Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Han conveyed Xi Jinping’s greetings. Vucic said Serbia was prepared to deepen practical cooperation with China.
Danish intelligence warns that Russia could attack a NATO country within months. The assessment adds to a growing series of warnings from senior European security officials and lawmakers in recent days.
Pope Leo reaffirmed his support for press freedom on Friday when asked about U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to bar CNN and several other outlets from the White House. He said all journalists are welcome to cover him.
Dozens of protesters were detained in New York during a demonstration against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he visited the United Nations. Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon and Hacks star Hannah Einbinder were among those detained.
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New York police arrested about 100 protesters, including actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder and several politicians, outside the UN headquarters before Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the General Assembly. The Jewish Voice for Peace-organised demonstrators opposed Israel’s actions in Gaza, while dozens of delegates walked out during Netanyahu’s speech.
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Multiple protests took place in New York as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly. Demonstrators blocked streets and marched toward UN headquarters, demanding accountability over Israel’s war on Gaza and an end to US military support. Police said 103 people were arrested for disorderly conduct and later released.
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Actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among those detained as New York police broke up a Jewish Voice for Peace protest against Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the UN. Police said demonstrators blocked an intersection and ignored warnings to leave; protesters carried banners saying “Stop Arming Israel” and “End the Genocide.”
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used his UN General Assembly speech to denounce Iran, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, critics accusing Israel of violations against Palestinians, and increasingly critical allies including the United Kingdom and France. Dozens of envoys walked out as he began speaking.
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Police arrested dozens of people, including actors and politicians, during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outside the United Nations headquarters. A large group of Jewish and Muslim demonstrators marched from Bryant Park toward the UN carrying banners and Palestinian flags.
Actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder were among roughly 100 protesters arrested by New York City police outside the United Nations before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech. Protest organiser Jewish Voice for Peace accused the UN of “playing host to a war criminal”.
🇮🇩 📷 Indonesia's cash-for-photos scheme turns villagers into wildlife protectors
Indonesian villagers wade through the forests of Borneo hoping to capture photos of orangutans or birds as part of a conservation programme seeking to make animals worth more alive than dead.
🇮🇩 📷 Indonesia's cash-for-photos scheme turns villagers into wildlife protectors
Indonesian villagers wade through the forests of Borneo hoping to capture photos of orangutans or birds as part of a conservation programme seeking to make animals worth more alive than dead.
European Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jorgensen warned that the EU could face its toughest winter since 2022 as energy prices reach records and US supplies may be disrupted. He urged Donald Trump to keep energy resources flowing freely, while noting that Europe could still endure a harsh winter even if deliveries continue. Diesel prices are near historic highs, and a US export ban could have catastrophic effects on Europe.
St. Petersburg will mark polar explorer Otto Schmidt’s 135th anniversary on September 25 with a “Garden of Memory of the Arctic Heroes” event at the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute. Participants will plant shrubs in his honor, opening events dedicated to the museum’s upcoming 90th anniversary.
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A leading AI safety researcher at Anthropic warns that AI is advancing at an astonishing pace and may carry a 10% chance of causing human extinction within the next decade. In the United States, calls for coordinated action and safeguards clash with Donald Trump's concern that slowing development could surrender leadership to rivals. Chinese services including DeepSeek and Moonshot suggest the country's competitors may be matching frontier US labs in capability.
The 2026 Beijing Animation Festival opened on September 24 at the Beijing Exhibition Center, bringing together more than 30 Chinese animation companies and institutions. With a focus on AI animation, the event examines advances in production, technology and international communication, while showcasing popular Chinese characters and franchises in themed exhibitions.
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng told Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova during talks in New York that China is ready to support sound, steady bilateral relations. The two sides expressed interest in closer high-level exchanges and expanded cooperation in areas including agriculture, communications, electric vehicles, manufacturing, trade and cultural ties.
A two-story building in central Athens partially collapsed on Friday following an explosion, according to Greece’s fire brigade. Local media reported that a passerby suffered minor injuries.
A building in central Athens collapsed after an explosion, and two women were rescued. Media reports speculated that a gas leak may have caused the blast, which was loud enough to be heard across the Greek capital, while an official investigation continues.
North Korean official Kang Chol Su said South Korea would become a decisive target for retaliation if it serves as a key part of the US collective defense system. A KCNA article linked Seoul’s drone and fighter deployments, multinational exercises, higher defense spending and arms purchases to widening US-South Korean military cooperation and rising security risks.
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Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s conservative government has approved a decree banning burqas and niqabs in schools while limiting the number of pupils with poor Italian-language skills in each classroom. The rules take effect immediately but need parliamentary approval within 60 days. Critics call the measure discriminatory and accuse the government of politicising immigration.
Italy’s government has adopted a decree-law banning burqas and niqabs in schools and capping non-Italian-speaking students at 30 percent of a classroom from next year. Breaches could draw fines of up to €1,000. Giorgia Meloni called the measures common sense, while opponents, unions and school leaders criticised the policy as impractical and politically driven.
Italy’s government has approved a school ban on the burqa and niqab and a 30% ceiling for pupils with limited Italian in each class. Giorgia Meloni called the measures common-sense integration tools, while opposition parties accused her government of pandering to the hard right. The ban excludes the face-revealing hijab.
Italy has banned burqas and niqabs in schools and introduced a cap on pupils with weak Italian-language skills. Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara said inadequate language proficiency “hinders educational progress.”
U.S. Treasury yields continued to rise into the end of the week after a global bond selloff and stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data, even as the broader bond rout began to slow.
Chinese journalist Li Xiang told TASS that Ukrainian forces crossed a “red line” by attacking Starobelsk Pedagogical College in the Lugansk People’s Republic, where women, children and civilians were killed. The reported May 22 drone attack left 21 dead; 86 children were at the institution at the time.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that Ukraine had struck two Russian oil refineries in the previous day. He said the facilities were in Bashkortostan and the Samara region, and that unspecified strikes had also occurred in the Black Sea.
The Bank of Russia bought 2 billion rubles ($23.56 million) worth of yuan on the domestic market, with settlement on September 24, 2026. Purchases settled the previous day amounted to 1.9 billion rubles. The operations are conducted through the yuan-ruble instrument on the Moscow Exchange currency market.
Kalashnikov Group will debut shortened and compact AK-12 and AK-15 assault rifles, along with Kub guided loitering munitions, at the ADEX 2026 defense exhibition in Baku from September 30 to October 2. It will also display firearms, UAV systems, tactical gear and explosive reactive armor blocks.
Investor interest in hotel assets rose in Hong Kong and across Asia-Pacific in the first half of the year as stronger travel demand and limited supply supported property values, CBRE said. Hotel investment in the region reached US$8 billion, up 21 per cent year on year, with Japan, mainland China and South Korea drawing the most activity.
Scott Sheffield, an early architect of the US shale oil boom, said ExxonMobil betrayed him after CEO Darren Woods failed to back him in a dispute with the Federal Trade Commission, despite promising to do so.
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is set to launch for the International Space Station next week. His mission follows Jeremy Hansen’s historic flight around the moon six months ago, marking Kutryk’s turn to travel into space.
Zohran Mamdani's 2025 mayoral campaign focused attention on the cost of living and used colourful messaging, punchy social-media videos and a determined approach to change. Many candidates in Toronto's municipal election appear to be adopting similar tactics.
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Diners have posted images of unnaturally glossy sandwiches and round shrimp on social media, suspecting restaurants used AI. Some restaurant operators, however, say the technology helps cut costs and save time in an industry known for its challenges.
The suburban mall pop-star experience is making a comeback. Gap announced Tuesday that it is collaborating with emerging boy band Just Your Type through its “fashiontainment platform,” reviving the pairing of mall performances and clothing shopping.
The Canadian government has released new details about delays to the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, along with information related to the cost of building the large crossing between Ontario and Michigan.
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Wheelchair user Joey Racanelli says the Habs’ policy for reduced-mobility seating is discriminatory. Unlike other customers, those seats must be booked by phone or in person at the Bell Centre, and a quiet policy change this year limited him to one game for the entire season.
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Taxi drivers in Afghanistan are turning on the tunes in their cars, defying a ban imposed by the Taliban government despite the fear of getting caught by morality police.
The music that used to flow constantly out of restaurants, cafes and shops in the capital Kabul has been muted for five years
Taxi drivers in Afghanistan are turning on the tunes in their cars, defying a ban imposed by the Taliban government despite the fear of getting caught by morality police.
The music that used to flow constantly out of restaurants, cafes and shops in the capital Kabul has been muted for five years
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted a video showing him planting an olive tree with Palestinian families from Gaza. The post came hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Mamdani of antisemitism in a speech at the UN General Assembly.
Russia’s Defense Ministry says its forces continued striking Ukrainian military-industrial facilities, logistics centers and vessels supporting the Ukrainian military. It reported hits on a drone facility in Boryspil where engines for Flamingo cruise missiles were stored, logistics sites near Odesa, port infrastructure in Reni and other facilities. Transport infrastructure was damaged in several regions, with fires reported.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said Copenhaver had been gravely wounded in the shooting and died from complications stemming from those injuries. Trump later paid tribute to him.
As trade ties with the United States continue to fray, Canada is looking for a new place and new partners in an increasingly fragmented global economy. Prime Minister Mark Carney is pursuing more foreign investment and closer relationships with the European Union and Asian economies.
NetBlocks reported an internet outage in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region as renewed hostilities between the federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front shattered a 2022 peace deal. The cause was unclear, while residents described panic buying and fears that essential services could again be cut off.
Video circulated as proof of widespread disruption in Greece actually shows a demonstration held in February 2025, rather than protests taking place now.
Authorities say a man broke into the Pittsburgh pediatrician’s home and stabbed him and his wife as they lay in bed. The doctor was killed, his wife was critically injured, and their young children fled to a neighbor’s house.
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